The funeral was held at Sacred Heart Church in Fairfield, followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hamilton.

Mourners at Sunday's visitation in the Fairfield High School Arena included his Fairfield High School classmates and people who have worked with his father, a former mayor of Hamilton.

"He was always the most patriotic kid that I knew, always wanted to fight for his country and he went and did what he wanted to do, whatever he wanted he set his mind to whether it be wrestling, schoolwork or the Army," friend Jake Elmlinger said.